All Obituaries

LOFT, Norma - Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock on Thursday October 17, 2019, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Richard Charles Loft (1981). Survived by her daughters Virginia Minihane,  Suzanne (Bev (2014)) Kirkpatrick, Catherine (Deb Kelly) Loft, Dianne (Garry Honcoop) Loft, and daughter-in-law Teresa Loft. Cherished grandmother of Paul Minihane, Michael (Shelley) Minihane, Christine Kirkpatrick, Alison Kirkpatrick, Sarah Loft, Ryan...

DeGiobbi, Miriam - Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday October 15, 2019 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Alfred J. DeGiobbi (2013). Loving mother to Cindy, Glenn and Charlotte. Cherished grandmother of several grandchildren and will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. A private time of remembrance will be held by the family at a later date. Miriam touched more lives that she would admit. Her love for her family will always be cherished. 

Syme, Verna Jean - Passed away Peacefully on Monday, October 14th, 2019, at the Woodstock Hospital in her 59th year. Beloved wife of David for 33 years. Cherished mother of Kimberley, Marshall and Nicholas. Proud grandmother of Emmett. Dear sister of Ivan, Leslie, and Leonard. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 19th, from 2 pm - 4 pm at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, ON. In honour of Verna, pink outfits are...

BELDMAN, Neeltje “Nellie”-   Gone to be with her Lord, on Monday October 14th 2019.  Nellie Beldman (nee Pols) of Woodstock was in her 102nd year.   Beloved wife of the late Jan Hendrick “Henk” Beldman (2000).   Dear mother of Miki (Don) Beldman-McNally, Simon (Mary) Beldman, Henry (Karen) Beldman and mother-in-law of Yvonne Beldman.  Loved grandmother of ten grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.  Nellie was the...

SPICER, Velvie- Passed away peacefully at Sakura House on Sunday, October 13, 2019, in her 105th year.  Beloved wife of the late Lawson Spicer (1995). Loving mother of Edith McAuley, Lois (Cleve) Grover, and Betty (Nick) Takacs. Proud Grandmother of 10, Great Grandmother of 13 and Great Great Grandmother of 2. Predeceased by her son George (1981). Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Velvie’s Life will take place at the South Gate Senior’s Centre, 191 Old...

May, Gordon Glen – Passed away peacefully at People Care Nursing Home, Tavistock, on Saturday, October 12th, 2019, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Sharon (1991). Loving father of Michelle (Charlie) Maltby, Mike May and Rick (Amanda) May. Caring grandfather of 11 and proud great grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Paul (Elly) May. Predeceased by his sisters Marlene (late John) Lendvay and Carol (Dirk) Ypma. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family members....

Kleyn, Selvaranee – Passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 12, 2019 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Albertus Kleyn for 36 years. Cherished mother of James (Jodi) Kleyn and Jason (Samira) Kleyn. Proud grandmother of Yasmin and Kiana. Dearly remembered by her Aka and Ana. Cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated and may be arranged through Brock and...

EMMERSON, Marion Jean (nee Matheson) – Passed away peacefully at peopleCare Tavistock on October 11th, 2019, in her 91st year. Always remembered by her Son Paul David (Cheryl) Emmerson, and her grandchildren Taylor Reid, and Blair Shannon. Predeceased by her loving husband Charles Edgar Emmerson (1994), and her son Scott Bradley (Barbara) Emmerson (2017). Marion was born and raised in Embro, and though she only spent the first 20 years of her life there, she formed loving relationships...

DENBY, Donald Elmer – Passed away peacefully at McCormick Home in London on Thursday, October 10th, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Denby (nee Howes). Cherished father of Don (Marilyn) Denby, Christine (Jim) Andrew, Vicky (late Bob) Aldersley, Jennifer (Bill) Greene, Monte (Cheryl) Denby, Roger (Melany) Denby. Proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Survived by his brother Jud Denby, and sisters Jean Phelps and Linda Drysdale. Predeceased by his...